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To replace the speakers:
1 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 5.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the
notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6.
3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on
page 7.
5 Remove the cover from the mini-PCI card and disconnect the antenna wires by
following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini-PCI card” on page 32.
6 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position.
8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 16.
9 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 18.
10 Remove the LED panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED panel”
on page 48.
11 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers”
on page 36.
12 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD
panel assembly” on page 40.
13 Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest assembly” on page 44.
Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel.